A small mouse pad leaves your keyboard sitting on bare desk, a little lower than the mouse and never quite square with it. An extended pad fixes that by putting both on one surface. The AULA MP-XL measures 900 x 400mm, and the question most buyers ask is simple: will a full-size keyboard and mouse fit on one pad this size? Here is how the space works out.

Quick Answer

Yes. At R129 from Evetech, the AULA MP-XL's 900 x 400mm surface fits a full-size keyboard and a mouse side by side. A typical full-size board takes roughly half the width, leaving a generous lane for mouse movement. The Speed-type polyester surface gives the mouse a fast glide, the anti-slip rubber base keeps the whole pad planted, and the edges are stitched.

📐 Doing the maths on 900mm

Full-size keyboards, with a number pad, are commonly somewhere around 430 to 470mm wide. Put one on the left of a 900mm pad and you still have roughly 430mm or more to the right for the mouse. That is plenty for most players, including those on lower sensitivity who sweep the mouse a long way for each turn.

If you use a smaller keyboard, such as a tenkeyless or 75% board, the mouse side gets even more room.

Is 400mm of depth enough?

Depth is the distance from front edge to back edge. At 400mm, the MP-XL comfortably holds a keyboard with room behind it, and it gives the mouse plenty of vertical travel. Most keyboards are well under 200mm deep, so you can position the board a little back from the front edge and still rest your wrists on the pad.

🖱️ Laying it out

Which side should the mouse go?

Right-handed users put the keyboard to the left and the mouse to the right; left-handed users do the reverse. Because the pad is one continuous surface, either layout works equally well.

Leave the mouse the bigger share

It is tempting to centre the keyboard on the pad, but most people are better served by shifting it left. That gives the mouse the larger area, which is the half that actually needs space.

Does the mouse side track differently?

No. The whole surface is the same Speed-type polyester fabric, and AULA lists it as suitable for both optical and laser tracking. The mouse gets a consistent, fast glide wherever it goes.

🧱 What keeps it in place

A large pad has a lot of surface, and without grip it can shift as you type or swipe. The MP-XL's anti-slip rubber base holds it to the desk, so the pad stays where you put it even with a keyboard resting on top and a mouse moving fast beside it.

The stitched edges help with alignment too. They stop the border from fraying or curling, so the pad keeps a clean, straight edge that is easy to line up with the front of your desk.

The pad is 3mm thick, black with a blue AULA graphic, and rolls up for transport or storage. You can see it with other extended options in Evetech's gaming mouse pads section, and in the desk mats category if you are shopping for full-desk coverage. Evetech sells the MP-XL with a 1 Year Local Warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much width does a full-size keyboard leave for the mouse?

A typical full-size board is roughly 430 to 470mm wide, leaving around 430mm or more of the MP-XL's 900mm for the mouse.

Is 400mm deep enough?

Yes. Most keyboards are well under 200mm deep, so there is room for the board and for wrist rest space in front.

Which side should the mouse go on?

The side of your dominant hand. The pad is one continuous surface, so either layout works.

Would a full-size keyboard and mouse from AULA fit together?

A full-size board and a mouse fit on the MP-XL's 900 x 400mm surface side by side, whichever brand they come from.

Does the mouse side track differently from the keyboard side?

No. The whole surface is the same Speed-type fabric, rated for optical and laser sensors.

What stops the pad from shifting?

Its anti-slip rubber base grips the desk.

Want your keyboard and mouse on one surface? Browse Evetech's gaming mouse pads and desk mats, including the 900 x 400mm AULA MP-XL.